Falkland Islands

Tuesday, August 8th 2023 - 14:30 UTC
Falklands Tussac House construction on track; residents should move in June 2024

Construction progress for Tussac House is on track and they hope to see residents moving in June 2024 said Director of Health and Social Services Tom Bale at a meeting of the Health and Medical Services Committee.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Falklands: Chinese ambassador in Buenos Aires iterates support for Argentina's claim

Outgoing Chinese ambassador in Argentina, Zou Xiaoli again expressed support for the Argentine government's position regarding its sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 09:03 UTC
Falklands present at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games are taking place on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago until August 11, with over 1000 athletes and para athletes between the ages of 14-18 participating in seven sports managed by 500 officials.
Saturday, August 5th 2023 - 11:01 UTC
Falklands inviting prospective candidates to stand at the 21 September by election

The Falkland Islands government is encouraging residents to become prospective candidates for the By-election of 21 September 2023 to fill a vacant seat for the Camp constituency in the Legislative Assembly, and has released the following,
Saturday, August 5th 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Falklands fishing industry financing vital support for the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission

Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association, (FIFCA) in partnership with the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has reached an agreement it is hoped will provide long-term financial security to the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission.
Friday, August 4th 2023 - 10:23 UTC
Narcotraficker Sebastián Marset threatens Uruguayan and Bolivian journalists using a Falklands' chip phone

Uruguayan news outlet Telenoche (Canal 4) received a chilling threat signed by the elusive Uruguayan drug lord, Sebastián Marset, who remains a fugitive from justice, as the reporters announced during their Wednesday 5 broadcast. The text, sent via WhatsApp at 10:47 PM on Tuesday, 4th, bore a clear warning: “Hello. If you continue making articles about me, there will be consequences. I am Marset.” Accompanying this chilling statement was a photo featuring 24 Glock pistol magazines arranged meticulously in a box.
Friday, August 4th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Supreme Court rules Falklands aquaculture will undergo judicial review

The decision of the Executive Council made on March 29, 2022, to not allow large-scale aquaculture in the Falkland Islands is to undergo a judicial review following a judgment by Chief Justice James Lewis after a preliminary hearing in the Supreme Court on July 28, with the judgment delivered on August 3.
Friday, August 4th 2023 - 07:37 UTC
Self-determination is the right of Falkland Islanders

By Teslyn Barkman (*) - In March 2013, Falkland Islanders took to the polls in an internationally observed referendum in which 99.8% of voters, on a turnout of 92%, voted in favor of remaining a self-governing Overseas Territory of the UK. We spoke for our future.
Friday, August 4th 2023 - 07:26 UTC
Falklands by election next 21 September to complete the eight member Legislative Assembly

The by-election for the Camp constituency of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly seat is anticipated to take place on Thursday, September 21, Attorney General Simon Young has told Penguin News.
Thursday, August 3rd 2023 - 10:44 UTC
Falklands suffering spread of respiratory and gastrointestinal virus; prevention measures

The Falkland Islands hospital KEMH have seen a low number of COVID-19 cases in the community, in addition to COVID-19 we have other respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses that are causing problems as well. The KEMH will be reverting back to some of their previous COVID–19 measures in an attempt to slow the spread through their team to ensure they can continue to provide their services.